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State of Arkansas job applications will not be accepted in lieu of resumes.
Resumes received after the deadline will not be considered.
Currently accepting resumes for the following positions:
- ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL – OFFICE OF SOLICITOR GENERAL
- ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL – STATE AGENCY DIVISION
- ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL – SPECIAL LITIGATION SECTION, CIVIL DIVISION
- LEGAL ASSISTANT/PARALEGAL-CIVIL LITIGATION DIVISION
Details on positions can be found at the bottom of the page.
Apply by submitting required information and documents at one of the following options:
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin
Human Resources
323 Center Street, Suite 200
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
[email protected]
Fax: 501-682-3439
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ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL – OFFICE OF SOLICITOR GENERAL
Join an elite team of lawyers at the forefront of Arkansas’s legal landscape. Our Office offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment where cutting-edge legal issues are debated and litigated daily. If you’re a brilliant, talented lawyer passionate about the law and looking to make a significant impact, this is the place for you.
**Position Overview**:
As an Assistant Solicitor General, you’ll play a key role in representing Arkansas in appellate litigation, shaping the future of our state’s jurisprudence. You’ll work alongside some of the brightest legal minds in the state and across the nation, tackling complex cases that matter to our citizens, our state and the nation’s future.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Represent Arkansas in appellate courts, including the Arkansas Supreme Court, Federal Appellate Courts and potentially the U.S. Supreme Court. Immediate opportunity to argue in the Eighth Circuit and the Arkansas Supreme Court.
- Research, draft, and present persuasive appellate briefs and oral arguments.
- Collaborate with the Solicitor General and other Assistant Solicitors General to determine strategic approaches to cases.
- Advise and consult with other Attorney General Office divisions on appellate issues, including strategic and critical litigation at the trial level.
- Stay updated on significant legal developments and provide insight to the Solicitor General and Attorney General Tim Griffin on potential implications for the U.S. and Arkansas.
- Participate in moot courts and provide feedback to colleagues preparing for oral arguments.
**Qualifications**:
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
- License to practice law in Arkansas or ability to obtain a license quickly.
- Proven experience in appellate litigation; clerkship experience is a plus.
- Elite writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
- Exceptional academic record: Attendance at a top-ranked law school and experience from a federal clerkship, national law firm, or public interest is strongly favored.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
**Benefits**:
- Competitive salary with state benefits in a state with the 4th lowest cost of living in the U.S.
- Opportunity for professional growth and continuous learning.
- Chance to work on high-profile cases that shape Arkansas and the national legal landscape.
- Dynamic and supportive working environment.
Alumni of the Office include:
- A federal district court judge.
- Lawyers working for a religious-liberty organization and D.C.-based law firm.
- A U.S. Supreme Court clerk.
Current members of the Office include:
- Former DC-based practitioners.
- A former federal official.
- Multiple former federal court of appeals clerks.
To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript to [email protected].
ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL – STATE AGENCY DIVISION
The Office of Attorney General Tim Griffin is seeking to hire an experienced attorney to serve as an Assistant Attorney General in the State Agencies Division.
Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Arkansas and should have significant experience with the Administrative Procedures Act and Freedom of Information Act. Knowledge of legal principles and practices relevant to administrative hearings, licensing, statutory interpretation, and agency rules is preferred.
The attorney hired for this position will provide legal representation to the State of Arkansas’s agencies, boards, and commissions through their administrative processes and agency matters. Additional duties include providing director and agency attorneys education related to rule promulgation, Administrative Procedures Act, Freedom of Information Act, and employment law.
This position requires daily in-office presence and the ability to travel in and out of state overnight occasionally. The applicant must be self-motivated to work collaboratively in a professional environment, exercise sound judgment, and communicate effectively. Assistant Attorneys General work under the supervision of Senior and Deputy Attorneys General.
Please submit a current résumé, a writing sample, and a cover letter that includes your salary requirement.
To apply, please submit a résumé, writing sample, and cover letter to [email protected]
ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL – SPECIAL LITIGATION SECTION, CIVIL DIVISION
Join the Special Litigation Section (SLS) of the Office of the Arkansas Attorney General (OAG) and engage in some of the most challenging and significant civil litigation in the state. This position focuses on protecting and upholding Arkansas laws and the Constitution. Recent high-profile cases managed by SLS include defending school choice through the LEARNS Act—considered to be among the most significant conservative education reforms in the country; upholding social media legislation that protects minors from harmful content; preserving election integrity; protecting the public from dangerous drugs like Delta-8; and strengthening the criminal justice system by defending laws that are ending the state’s longstanding catch-and-release approach to criminal prosecution. Specific issues litigated include Constitutional challenges involving Equal Protection, Due Process, preemption, freedom of speech, and the opportunity to litigate matters of first impression.
As a member of SLS, you will:
- Experience a dynamic, fast-paced work environment;
- Defend constitutional laws passed by the state legislature;
- Provide legal representation and advice to Arkansas officials, agencies, departments, boards, and commissions; and
- Engage in high-level decision and strategy sessions to tackle urgent and complex legal issues.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Possesses superior research, writing, and oral-advocacy skills;
- Experienced in managing an active caseload;
- Thrives in a collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment;
- Practiced in federal courts; and
- Skilled in handling constitutional and complex litigation matters.
Minimum Requirements
- Law degree from an accredited law school.
- License to practice law in Arkansas or the ability to quickly obtain an Arkansas license.
Preferred Qualifications
- Five or more years of litigation experience.
- Judicial clerkship.
To apply, please submit a résumé, writing sample, and cover letter to [email protected]
This position offers competitive benefits and pay, including paid sick and holiday leave, group health insurance, and retirement programs to eligible employees. The OAG is an equal opportunity employer.
LEGAL ASSISTANT/PARALEGAL – Civil Litigation DIVISION
The Attorney General of Arkansas Tim Griffin is seeking to hire a Legal Assistant/Paralegal for the Civil Litigation Division.
The Civil Litigation Division is responsible for litigating on behalf of the State’s interests in Arkansas State Circuit Courts, Arkansas State Claims Commission, and Federal District Courts, as well as briefing appeals to the Arkansas Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Some of the duties and responsibilities as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal are meeting with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects. Drafting legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and discovery. Researching and analyzing statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; providing a written analysis to attorneys. Interviewing clients and witnesses and preparing summaries of their statements. Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, and other items. Assists attorneys with trial preparation, which may include attending trials and hearings. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Candidates should have experience drafting correspondence, scheduling meetings, calendaring deadlines, maintaining files, and arranging virtual and telephonic meetings. Candidates must be able to proficiently use all basic computer programs including Microsoft Suite and Adobe Acrobat Professional. Candidates should have excellent verbal and written skills, interpersonal skills, and time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Candidates should also be familiar with the state and federal courts’ filing systems.
Candidates must have verifiable experience successfully working with multiple attorneys in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have experience reviewing documents for filing, experience working with outside printers and vendors, and experience handling travel arrangements and reimbursements, and be detail oriented.
A degree in Paralegal Studies or related field preferred. Paralegal certificate preferred. Some related experience in a defense firm is preferred.
When applying, please email a current resume with a minimum salary requirement, three professional references, and a cover letter addressed to [email protected].
